How Do You Track Your Blog & Social Media Images?

Three tips for keeping track of your digital assets

Photo by Jerry D Clement

You know you need images on your website and blog, as well as to enhance your social media efforts. (If you don’t, here are six reasons why you need images on your website.)

Creating your own images solves the challenge of finding images (also known as digital assets) you have the rights to use, but what about keeping track of them so you can find them quickly when you need them?

Digital asset management (DAM) systems can be expensive and many have a steep learning curve. These products are generally not practical for a small business or solo operator who is managing a relatively small collection of files.

Photo by Jerry D Clement; graphics by Jacquelyn Lynn

Want to manage your own image library? Use these tips:

1. Set up folders by category. Don’t just put everything in one folder. Instead, think about the types of images you’ll be creating and organize subfolders under your main Images folder. Some…